Megan Davenport
Dardanelle,AR
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience while addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR05.2022
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Counting Narcotics
- Writing Reports
- Assisting Physicians
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessments
- ADLs Assistance
- Transcribing Orders
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Task Delegation
- Behavioral Assessment
- Charting and Recording
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving Skills
- Documenting Incidents
- Breathing Treatments
- HIPAA Protocols
- Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Intramuscular Injections
- Procedure Explanation
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Intravenous Medications
- Management Team Support
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- IV Insertion
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Quality Assessments
- Seizure Precautions
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
BLS (CPR and AED) Provider through the American Heart Association
Additional Information
Mary Lynne Hawkins | Director of Nursing
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
(479) 229-4884
Jennifer Fields | Assistant Director of Nursing
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
(479) 229- 4884
Taylor Manson | Registered Floor Nurse
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
(479) 747-4039
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
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